Home to North America's largest ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb is a bucket-list destination for skiers and snowboarders from around the world. With over 200 marked runs, 16 alpine bowls, and 3 glaciers spanning two legendary mountains, guests can enjoy an unmatched variety of terrain alongside breathtaking alpine scenery, a vibrant pedestrian village, and the iconic PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
Beginner: 20%
Intermediate: 35%
Advanced: 25%
Expert: 20%
1,609m Vertical
8,171 Acres of skiable terrain
Join Karen Nasmith, President of Skican, for an unforgettable start to the season in Whistler—designed for strong intermediate to advanced skiers ready to build confidence and take on more challenging terrain.
Begin with a leisure ski day to explore Whistler Blackcomb at your own pace, followed by a two-day Steep & Deep Clinic with the local experts at Extremely Canadian. You’ll develop the skills and technique needed to navigate steeps, powder and varied terrain with greater confidence. Then, put those skills into action during an unforgettable day of heli-skiing with certified guides in British Columbia’s spectacular Coast Mountains.
The package includes five nights in a standard double room at the Crystal Lodge, return airport transfers, a welcome reception and four days of skiing—all shared in a welcoming, small-group setting.
$4380 CAD per adult
(based on double occupancy)
Reserve by August 31, 2026. Airfare is not included.
Free consultation • No obligation
Payment Due | Amount Per Person (CAD) |
|---|---|
At time of booking | $250 including a $50 booking fee + insurance (optional) |
65 days prior to departure | Package balance |
All payments are non-refundable.
Skican recommends purchasing travel insurance to help protect your trip investment and provide added peace of mind while travelling. A variety of coverage options are available, including Trip Cancellation & Interruption and Emergency Medical plans.
Request a quote or speak with your Experience Manager to find the coverage that best fits your travel needs.
Package components can be customized — please talk to your Experience Manager for more information.
All customization options are added to or deducted from the base package price.
Karen Nasmith, Skican President
As President of Skican, Karen brings a lifelong sense of adventure and a genuine love of bringing people together through travel. She believes the best ski trips are about more than the terrain—they’re about the people you meet, the stories you share and the moments that stay with you long after the final run.
Warm, welcoming and always ready for an adventure, Karen will make sure everyone feels part of the group from the moment they arrive in Whistler. She lives by a simple philosophy: Laugh. Ski. Be Kind.
Enjoy round-trip transfers from Vancouver Airport to Whistler.
Enjoy a 5-night stay in Whistler at the Crystal Lodge 4* in a Standard Double Room (double occupancy).
Located in the heart of Whistler Village, Crystal Lodge puts you just steps from the ski lifts and close to the village’s restaurants, shops and après-ski scene. Your room features two double beds, a full bathroom, mini-fridge, complimentary Wi-Fi, and coffee and tea facilities. After a day on the mountain, unwind in the year-round heated outdoor pool, hot tub or sauna. Complimentary ski valet and boot-drying facilities make every ski day even easier.
Enjoy a full day to explore Whistler Blackcomb at your own pace.
Revisit a favourite area or share a few runs with other members of the group—the day is yours.
Build your confidence on Whistler Blackcomb’s more challenging terrain during a two-day Steep & Deep Clinic with the local experts at Extremely Canadian.
Designed for strong intermediate to advanced skiers, the clinic focuses on developing the skills and technique needed to navigate steeps, powder and varied terrain with greater confidence.
Put your newly developed skills into action during an unforgettable day with Whistler Heli-Skiing.
Led by certified guides, you’ll experience the vast terrain, spectacular scenery and thrilling descents of British Columbia’s Coast Mountains—a fitting finale to an exceptional week of skiing.
Start the adventure with an included Welcome Reception, the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow Ski Escape travellers before hitting the slopes.
All booking fees, resort fees, and taxes are included.
Your Host
Skican President
“The best adventures happen just beyond your comfort zone. I love encouraging people to try something new, push themselves a little further and come home with stories they’ll be telling for years.”
“Whistler is the perfect place to challenge yourself. With incredible local experts leading the way, we’ll step outside our comfort zones, build confidence and experience some of the mountain’s legendary terrain.”
Take it from the skiers that have experienced a Skican trip firsthand.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Ski Vacation Packages below.
Travel insurance and gratuities are not included in the basic ski vacation package with Skican.
For Air Canada Group bookings, domestic and international flights include the first piece of checked luggage. Your Ski bag & boot bag will count as an additional checked bag. The Ski Bag & boot bag together count as 1 piece of checked luggage. Please refer to www.aircanada.com for further baggage fees & policy information.
Air Canada Group bookings do not include seat selection prior to check-in.
Flight numbers and departure times are subject to change by the carrier.
Skican strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to protect non-refundable deposits and payments in the event participants are forced to cancel their vacation.
Skican offers Cancellation & Trip Interruption, Medical and Comprehensive Insurance. Cancel Anytime for Unforeseen Reason coverage can be added, but must be purchased within 14 days of placing deposit.
Request a quote to ensure you are properly informed. Wait times can vary depending on volume of requests.
Please contact Skican directly to find the plan that best fits your needs.
At time of registration your credit card will only be charged for the deposit amount.
The deposit amount shows on the payment screen just above the fields where you enter your credit card information. Please note that we do not store your credit card information.
You will also receive an invoice by email one week prior to the balance payment due date. There will be a “Make Payment” link on the invoice. Click on the link to process your credit card on a secure site.
If you didn’t receive an invoice please check your junk/spam folder or reach out to Skican.
Please contact Skican if you need to cancel.
All payments, including deposits, fees, and final balances, are 100% non-refundable. Prior to booking, ensure that you carefully review Skican's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Canadian Citizens travelling within Canada: A valid government PHOTO ID is a required to board all aircrafts (ex: Passport or Driver's License).
Canadian Citizens travelling internationally: A valid passport is required to board all aircrafts.
Non-Canadian Citizens: Travelers should check what the documentation requirements are for their individual situation prior to travel.
Note: entry to another country is not guaranteed.
Whether you're dreaming of Japan's legendary powder, a family getaway to the Canadian Rockies, or skiing the iconic resorts of the Alps, our Experience Managers are here to help you every step of the way.
We'll help you choose the right destination, build the perfect itinerary, and take care of every detail—so all that's left for you to do is enjoy the mountains.
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